AFL Rising Stars Game 2008
Posted by Steve L. on October 25th, 2008 · Comments (6)
Here’s the boxscore.
On the evening, Phil Hughes faced 15 batters – allowing 2 walks, hitting another batter, one steal, a single, a double, and two homeruns. So, that’s seven of fifteen batters doing something against Hughes that was bad.
Hughes is not exactly helping himself with his AFL showing to-date.
that braves pitcher looks pretty good
You can’t look at results from the ARZ Fall League. Otherwise Eric Duncan would be our 1b.
He’s working on things. They don’t want him just burying hitters with his fastball.
46% of his pitches last night were not strikes. Just what is he working on – getting ready if he has to someday face Robby Cano?
Would you trade Hughes for Peavy?
No. But, that’s more of a reflection on Peavy than Hughes.
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